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: While taking notes, ensure you can answer Who, What, Where, When, and Why . This helps capture the core narrative or argument.

: Look at titles, table of contents, and headings to grasp the general meaning before diving deep. Page269

: Replace long descriptions with single, impactful words. For example, instead of writing "gets crushed down into," use the word "compacts." : While taking notes, ensure you can answer

When reviewing your write-up, check for these three criteria: : Does it reflect the author's original intent? : While taking notes